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ALBION, NE- The 135th Boone County Fair is underway which means Boone County Raceway is gearing up for the biggest night of the 2019 season. For the first time since 2016, the Malvern Bank Super Late Models will invade the Boone County Raceway. 30 to 40 late models will be making their way to Albion to compete for the $2,000 prize in front of what is expected to be a capacity crowd. The last time the series made their way to the 3/8 mile oval was once again 2016 when it was local runner Jim...more

ALBION, NE- After looking at the forecast we have decided that for the safety of our drivers, fans, and workers we are going to CANCEL tonight's races. With the heat it just isn't worth risking peoples health. We are working to reschedule the Sport Mod Nationals portion of the show to a later date so we will keep everyone updated on that as we go. Sorry for the inconvenience but we will see everyone next Friday with weekly racing!

ALBION, NE- We are back with weekly racing including Sport Modifieds, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, Sport Compacts, Late Models. Also this week we will be giving away school supplies including book bags for some of our young race fans! Adults: $12 6 to 18: $5 5 & Under: FREE Hotlaps: 7:30pm Racing: 8:00pm Happy Hour: 6:30-8:00pm

ALBION, NE- The 2019 race season will officially come to an end this Friday as Boone County Raceway brings you Corn Growers Association Championship night featuring IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Sport Compacts, and IMCA Late Models. In the Sharp Plumbing IMCA Sport Compact division, Parker Vollbrecht has a commanding points lead over 2nd place Shaylyn Cornwell but a number of other classes will come down to the final race. In the Big Daddy Race Car IMCA Hobby...more

Boone County Raceway would like to announce that the banquet will be held November 9th. Social will start at 6 pm and food being served at 7 pm. Awards will follow the meal. Banquet will be held out at the fairgrounds. Hope to see you all there!

ALBION- As the 2020 racing season nears, Boone County Raceway is continuing to make preparations for the upcoming season. Officials at Boone County Raceway are proud to announce the addition of a Promotions Director to the upcoming season being held by Ron and Mari Melcher. Both Ron and Mari have had a long standing history of racing in Nebraska as they promoted US 30 Speedway for a number of seasons before retiring at the end of the 2017 season. Since then they have been involved in a number...more

ALBION- Race fans and driver. We are aware of what is being done to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and we know everyone is wondering what is going to happen with the season. Governor Ricketts is mandating that all public gatherings over 10 people be postponed or canceled. A number of our fellow tracks have been forced to cancel their spring races because of this. We are still monitoring the situation which seems to change daily. For the safety of our staff, fans and drivers we will be...more

VINTON, Iowa – IMCA officials continue to follow developments in the COVID-19 outbreak and have taken initial steps in helping guard the health and well being of members of the racing commu­nity. “As always, the most important issue is everyone’s safety – our drivers, our fans, our employees and the people who work at all of our sanctioned race tracks,” IMCA President Brett Root said. “It is difficult to address specifics in what is a dynamic, ever-changing situation, but the decisions we’re...more

ALBION, NE- Boone County Raceway has decided that out of safety of both drivers, spectators and officials, racing will be suspended until further notice. This will include any practice or race dates in the month of April. BCR is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation and is following all guidelines set up by local, state, and national officials. We fully anticipate having racing in 2020. We will make conscious decisions going forward. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Stay...more

The governor has released new restrictions for the state. We are currently looking into what this means for BCR and how we can go forward. We will be working with the East Central District Health Department and Boone County Health officials to see if racing is possible for us under these measures. Please be patient with us as this will take time to get everything nailed down and decided on how to move forward!